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Mechanical Senior Tech – Model Shop (Onsite)

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Cedar Rapids, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 19 Sept 2024

💰 $83,000/yr($37,000/yr – $83,000/yr)

About the role

Date Posted:

2024-07-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HIA32: Cedar Rapids, IA 400 Collins Rd NE , Cedar Rapids, IA, 52498-0505 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

As a key member of our team, you'll dive into the heart of our manufacturing process, tackling complex technical challenges head-on. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining optimal production yields by troubleshooting, evaluating, and swiftly resolving any issues affecting processes, tooling, materials, or equipment.

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is looking to add a Senior Technician to our Model Shop.

If you're ready to be part of a dynamic environment where innovation and problem-solving are celebrated, join us at Collins and be a driving force behind the next generation of electromechanical excellence!

What YOU Will Do:

You will provide mechanical support for research, design, development or manufacturing activities for various customers
You will apply mechanical theory to lay out, build, test, troubleshoot, repair and modify engineering prototypes and RC products
You will set up and operates standard equipment, and under supervision works with programming languages used on automated equipment
You will document mechanical design and modifications and has responsibility for documentation maintenance
You will assist engineers with the development of new engineering processes and/or products to ensure their manufacturability, under supervision may recommend design changes
You will perform as member of design team including leadership role utilizing effective communication skills
You will write/provide verbal instruction methods used by customers
You will provide support/instruction to less experienced mechanical technicians

What YOU Will Learn:

Learn, discover and expand your knowledge about aerospace navigation systems and other various engineering disciplines
Learn to thrive and be supported in a dynamic team-driven environment
Learn to become a champion within our CORE Operating Systems

Qualifications You Must Have:

Typically requires HS Diploma or AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
2 years of General Windows experience
2 years of Manual Mill/Lathe experience
2 years of CNC Mill/Lathe experience
2 years of CAD experience
2 years of CAM experience
Experience with sheet metal fabrication tools including shears, press brakes, rollers and manual sheet metal tools.

Qualifications We Prefer:

Experience with Rivet installation Preferred
Experience with General metal fabrication skills Preferred
Experience with Surfcam CAM software Preferred
Experience with Solidworks or NX CAD Preferred
Experience with Haas, Mazak or Trak Mill experience

What We Offer:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance         
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Eligible For Relocation
And more!